Tractor used to steal green shipping container of E-Bikes
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Stolen Shipping Container of E-Bikes

NEWS RELEASE – Stolen Shipping Container of E-Bikes File 2024-4794 On March 19 th, 2024, at 1:01 AM a semi-tractor entered an insecure warehouse lot on Annacis Island in Delta, backed under a container and chassis positioned against the warehouse. Two suspects exited the truck and completed connecting to the trailer and then drove away within minutes. The truck is...

Recovered stolen truck and snowmobile in farm field, Ladner, BC
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Delta Police Successfully Apprehend Suspect in Stolen Vehicle

File 24-3984 Ladner, BC - March 6 th, 2024 – The Delta Police (DPD) successfully arrested a suspect in the theft of a truck and snowmobile, thanks to the vigilant efforts of a local community member in Ladner. On the evening of March 6th, 2024, at approximately 5:30 pm, an astute resident noticed a truck with a snowmobile matching the...

Delta Police Student Police Academy Graduation Ceremony
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2024 Student Police Academy Application is Now Open

Are you in grade 11 or 12? Are you possibly interested in a career in policing? Are you ready for a challenge? The Delta Police Department’s 2024 Student Police Academy is offered to a diverse group of students who have demonstrated positive leadership attributes and decision-making at school and within the community. The Academy will give students an inside look...

Pipe and Wrench used to threaten police officers
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Man Charged with Uttering Threats Following Encounter with Police

File 2024-3138 One man was arrested after he brandished a metal pipe and a wrench and threatened officers who were present to keep the peace. On February 22 nd, 2024, Delta Police officers attended a local Tilbury business for a report that an unwanted former employee had returned to the business. The man responded to officers by picking up a...

Bear spray and Imitation firearms recovered during shoplifting investigation
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DELTA POLICE ARREST ARMED YOUTHS INVOLVED IN SHOPLIFTING AND ROBBERY

Delta, BC - February 16th, 2024 - The Delta Police Department successfully apprehended three armed youths on February 13th, 2024, following a shoplifting and robbery incident at a retail store in Tsawwassen Mills. The incident unfolded when three male youths entered a retail establishment. While one youth engaged in distracting store staff, the other two seized the opportunity to steal...

2022 Delta Police Resources Comparison Chart
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Report on 2022 Police Resource Levels in Delta

The Delta Police Department (DPD) monitors two key performance measures annually at the provincial and national levels. The first performance measure is Statistics Canada’s Crime Severity Index (CSI), the only national measure to compare crime consistently across the country. The CSI is calculated based on the amount and seriousness of the offences reported to the police. A low CSI rate...

Delta Police Truck on beach during sunrise with 2024 BC Top Employers Badge
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Delta Police Department Recognized as One of British Columbia's Top 100 Employers for the 6th Consecutive Year

The Delta Police Department (DPD) is proud to announce that it has been named one of British Columbia's Top 100 Employers for the sixth consecutive year. This prestigious recognition is a testament to the DPD's commitment to providing an outstanding workplace environment for its dedicated team of officers and staff. The annual competition identifies and honors employers in the province...

K-9 Ziva
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K-9 Ziva Credited with Drug Seizure Related to Traffickers

File 2024-1343 February 7 th, 2024 On January 24 th, 2024, people known to the Delta Police to be involved in the drug trade, were subject of a traffic stop in North Delta. Evidence of trafficking was observed in the car and the suspects were arrested; however, officers were unable to locate any stash of drugs. Traffic Safety Dog Unit...

Arson fire
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Alert Officer Stops Arson Fire from Spreading - Suspect Arrested

File 2024-1834 On February 1 st, 2024, at 00:10 am, an alert Delta Police officer observed a fire in the disposal shed of a local restaurant. The officer’s quick reaction not only stopped the fire from spreading to the building, her response also resulted in the suspect being located and arrested. The officer requested Delta Fire Department assistance to extinguish...

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Stabbing Suspect Arrested

Stabbing Suspect Arrested File 24-1299 The Delta Police Department (DPD) and the Surrey RCMP have been working collectively following two recent stabbing investigations. Today, we are advising the public of charge approval in relation to these two investigations. On January 16 th, 2024, Surrey RCMP received a report of a woman who had been stabbed by an unknown man in...